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Grandma_Yiddo | 02:36 Tue 01st Jul 2014 | Travel
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Does anyone know if I can bring a small box (sealed in cellophane) of dates into UK from UAE through customs ?
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You should be ok, however I'd still ask a Customs Officer upon arrival, just to be on the safe side:

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/262688/Plant_products.pdf
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Yes

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When entering the Uk from a country outside the EU you can bring in up to 2kg of fruit and/or vegetable products (excluding potatoes) as long as they're free from pests and diseases, in your personal luggage and solely for consumption by yourself and/or your family and friends. (i.e. you can't sell them).
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Thank you both.
Can't see why not ?
I always bring dates back from the Middle East before christmas. I like to get the arabic bread as well. I just wish I could bring some hammour through - that would be really nice!
My niece brings in dates from Dubai for people here....not for me as I loath them!

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